All-Ukrainian competitions for war veterans "Strong Ukraine" were held in Poltava
The Ukrainian Strongman Federation held the All-Ukrainian competition for war veterans "Strong Ukraine" in the Shcherbanivka territorial community of Poltava region.
84 participants competed in team exercises: rowing on the "Concept-2" simulator at 100 meters and in power relays (lifting sports equipment of various shapes and weights - logs, dumbbells, "Axel" bars, power balls) under the Invastrong and Strongman programs according to the category - veterans or military. Participants in inclusive competitions have traditionally been war veterans, military personnel, and representatives of law enforcement agencies.
Organizers of the “Strongmen of Ukraine” competition: NGO “Federation of Strongmen of Ukraine”, Poltava Regional Military Administration, Shcherbanivka Territorial Community, Poltava District Military Administration.
General partner of the competition - BVS gas station network
General partner of the 2025 competition season - TC “Bukovel”. The main media partner of the competition: 1+1 media together with the UNIAN news agency and the 2+2 TV channel.
Website: https://strongman.org.ua
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongman.org.ua
Nosology groups of participants:
R0 – mild injury of one arm (mild injuries of both arms) – without limitation of functionality;
R1 – amputation or severe injury of one arm (mild injuries of both arms);
R2 – amputation or severe injury of both arms, affecting the functionality of the limbs;
N0 – mild injury of one leg (mild injuries of both legs) – without limitation of movement;
N1 – amputation (below the knee) or severe injury of one leg (limitation of movement on the legs);
N1.1 – amputation (above the knee) of one leg;
N2 – amputation or severe injury of both legs (limitation of movement on the legs); N2.2. – amputation or severe injury of both legs above the knee;
S1 – loss of vision by more than 80%;
W0 – spinal injuries affecting gait;
W1 – wheelchair athlete or spinal injury related to movement;
H1 – practically healthy athletes with minor injuries and wounds;
H2 – athletes without amputations and severe injuries, but with significant damage to internal organs.
